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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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