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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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