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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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