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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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