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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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