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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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