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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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