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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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