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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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