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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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