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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses 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 several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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