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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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