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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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