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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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