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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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