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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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