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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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