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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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