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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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