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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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