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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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