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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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