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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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