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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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