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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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