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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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