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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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