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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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