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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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