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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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