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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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