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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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