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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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