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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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