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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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