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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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