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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

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