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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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