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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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