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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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