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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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