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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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