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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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