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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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