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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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