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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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