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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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