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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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