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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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