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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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