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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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