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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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