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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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