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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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