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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. 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 MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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