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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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