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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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