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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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