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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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