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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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