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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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