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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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