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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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