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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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