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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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