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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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