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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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