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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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