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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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