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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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