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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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