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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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