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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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