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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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