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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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