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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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