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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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