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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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