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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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