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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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