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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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