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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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