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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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