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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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