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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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