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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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