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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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