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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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