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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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