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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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