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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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