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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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