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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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