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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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