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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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