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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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