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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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