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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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