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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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