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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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