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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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