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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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