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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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