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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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