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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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