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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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