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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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