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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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