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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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