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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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