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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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