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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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