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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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