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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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