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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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