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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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