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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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