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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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