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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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