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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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