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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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