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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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