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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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