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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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