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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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