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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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