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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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