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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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