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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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