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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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