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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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