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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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