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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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