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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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