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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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