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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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