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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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