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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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