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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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