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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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