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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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