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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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