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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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