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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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