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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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