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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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