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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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