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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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