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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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