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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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