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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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