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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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