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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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