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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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