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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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