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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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