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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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