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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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