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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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