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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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