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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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