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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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