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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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