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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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