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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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