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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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