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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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