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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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