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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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