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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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