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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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