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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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