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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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