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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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