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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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