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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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