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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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