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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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