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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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