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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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