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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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