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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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