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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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