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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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