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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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