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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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