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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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