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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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