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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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