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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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