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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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