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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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