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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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