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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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