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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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