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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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