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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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