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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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