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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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