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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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