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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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