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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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