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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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