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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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