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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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