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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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