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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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