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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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