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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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