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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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