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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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