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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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