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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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