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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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