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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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