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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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