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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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