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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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