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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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