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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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