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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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