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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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