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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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