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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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