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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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