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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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