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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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