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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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