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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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