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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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