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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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