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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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