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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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