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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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