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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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