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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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