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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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