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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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