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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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