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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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