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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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