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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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