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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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