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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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