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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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