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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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