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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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