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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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