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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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