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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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