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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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