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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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