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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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