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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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