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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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