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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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