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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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