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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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