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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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