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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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