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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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