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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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