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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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