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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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