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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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