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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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