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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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