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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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