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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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