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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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