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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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