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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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