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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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