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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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