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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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