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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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