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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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