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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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