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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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