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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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