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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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