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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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