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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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