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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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