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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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