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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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