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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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