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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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