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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. 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. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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