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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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