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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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