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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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