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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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