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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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