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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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