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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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