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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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