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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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