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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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