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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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