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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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