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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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