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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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