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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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