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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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