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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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