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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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