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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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