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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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