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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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