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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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