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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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