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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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