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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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