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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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