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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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