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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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