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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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