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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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