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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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