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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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