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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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