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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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