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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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