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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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