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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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