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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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