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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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