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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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