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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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