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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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