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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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