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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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