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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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