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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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