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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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