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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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