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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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