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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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