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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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