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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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