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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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