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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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