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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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