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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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