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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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