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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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