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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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