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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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