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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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