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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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