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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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