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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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