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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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