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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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