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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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