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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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