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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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