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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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