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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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