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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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