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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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