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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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