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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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