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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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