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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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