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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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