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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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