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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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