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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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