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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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