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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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