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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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