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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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