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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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