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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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