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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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