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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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