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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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