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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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