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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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