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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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