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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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