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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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