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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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