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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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