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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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