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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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