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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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