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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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