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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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