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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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