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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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