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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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