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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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