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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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