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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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