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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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