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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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