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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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