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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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