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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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