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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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