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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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