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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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