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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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