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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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