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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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