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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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