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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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