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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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