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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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