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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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