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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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