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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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