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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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