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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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