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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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