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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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