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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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