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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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