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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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