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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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