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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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