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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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