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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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