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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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