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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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