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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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