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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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