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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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