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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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