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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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