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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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