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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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