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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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