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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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