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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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