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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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