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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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