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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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