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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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