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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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