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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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