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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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