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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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