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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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