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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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