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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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