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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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