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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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