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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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