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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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