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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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