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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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