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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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