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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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