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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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