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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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