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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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