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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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