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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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