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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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