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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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