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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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