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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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