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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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