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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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