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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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