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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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