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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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