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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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