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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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