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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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