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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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