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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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