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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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