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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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