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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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