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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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