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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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