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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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