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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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