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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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