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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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