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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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