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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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