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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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