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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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