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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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