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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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