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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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