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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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