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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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