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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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