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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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