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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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