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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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