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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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