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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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