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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources