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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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