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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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