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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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