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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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