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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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