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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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