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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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