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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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