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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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