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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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