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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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